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Patent GB-2433665-A (GB)
Title: Encapsulated image sensor having screw threaded lens barrel
Inventor: TU HSIU WEN
IPC: H01L23/49
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: An image sensor module structure comprises a substrate 40, an imaging chip 42 mounted on upper substrate surface 52 and a plurality of wires 44 electrically connected to bonding pads 62 of the chip and first electrodes 56 of the substrate. An adhered layer 46 is coated on upper surface 52 of the substrate, and a lens holder 48, having a lateral wall 49 and internal thread 64, is attached to the substrate 40 by the adhesive layer, enclosing the chip 42; externally threaded lens barrel 50 is screwed on the internal thread 64 of lens holder 48. Adhered layer 46 is pressed to also cover the wires 44. A method of manufacturing the lens and sensor package includes cutting the lateral wall 49 and the substrate 40 adhered on the lateral wall 49. An extra frame layer (43, Figure 3) may be present.
Patent GB-2418243-A (GB)
Title: Utilities economizer
Inventor: JEFFRIES PETER STANLEY
IPC: F24D17/00
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: The economizer for heating small quantities of water adjacent to the point of use includes an electric water heater with a heat exchanger element, an on/off push button switch, and inline regulator valves. One valve is fitted to a cold water supply from a storage tank or mains supply. The other valve is fitted to a pipe to supply hot water for a basin/bidet etc. The regulator valves allow adjustment of water flow rate irrespective of water pressure. An overheat relay isolates the electric supply in the event of water overheating. A warning light indicates when the electric supply is connected to the heat exchanger element.
Patent GB-2434405-A (GB)
Title: Internal combustion engine with disc drive mechanism and crankcase compression of intake air
Inventor: HALL KEITH GORDON
IPC: F02B33/26
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: An internal combustion engine has a disc drive mechanism comprising a crankshaft assembly (1,2), a disc pair (3,4) and a piston (5). An intake valve is provided leading to the crankcase chamber (10) to permit the supply of air to said chamber, a passage (14) leads from the crankcase chamber (10) to the cylinder (15) of the engine and a one-way valve (11,12) is provided in the passage (14) to permit compressed air to pass from the crankcase chamber (10) to the cylinder (15) and to prevent the flow of air through the passage (14) in the opposite direction. The engine may further be provided with a separate lubricant reservoir, outside the crankcase, and arranged to supply lubricant to the engine for both lubricating and cooling purposes.
Patent GB-2419333-A (GB)
Title: Construction machinery
Inventor: HOSHI KOUJI
IPC: G01F9/00
Filed: 2004-09-01
Abstract: Construction machinery capable of prompting an operator to control and operate the machinery to improve fuel consumption. The fuel consumption per time or fuel consumption per working amount is measured, and an image showing a difference between the measured fuel consumption per time and a set fuel consumption per time or between the measured fuel consumption per working amount and a set fuel consumption per working amount is displayed on a display device (30). When the measured fuel consumption per time is larger than the set fuel consumption per time or the measured fuel consumption per working amount is larger than the set fuel consumption per working amount, an indication for prompting the operator to improve the fuel consumption is displayed on the display device (30).
Patent GB-2425820-A (GB)
Title: Solenoid operated fluid valve
Inventor: PARKS RANDOLPH S
IPC: F16K31/02
Filed: 2006-05-02
Abstract: A solenoid operated valve comprising a fluid tube 40A 40B with a magnetizable plunger 460 moveably positioned in the body. A coil of wire 435 is directly wound onto the fluid tube 40A 40B thereby reducing the air gap between the magnetic flux path and plunger 460 to increase the magnetic force imparted to the plunger. A biasing means 455, preferably a spring, keeps the plunger 460 in a closed position at the fluid outlet 470 and the biasing means 455 is overcome by actuation of the solenoid 435 moving the plunger 460. An integrated switch may be used to provide local operation of the valve. A stop may be used to limit the movement of the plunger, preferably threadably engaged with a frame to allow adjusting of the stroke. Also claimed is an adhesive dispensing system comprising a plurality of solenoid valves.
Patent GB-2438615-A (GB)
Title: Card dispenser with detachable sensor holder box
Inventor: CHANG HUNG-YI
IPC: B65H5/06
Filed: 2006-06-01
Abstract: A card dispenser has a chamber 10 for a stack of cards 3, a conveying unit 14 for removing cards (or alternatively tickets or notes) one-by-one from the bottom of the stack to deliver them to an outlet 19 and a detection arrangement comprising lenses 181, 182 and sensors 231, 232 to sense card delivery. The sensors 231, 232 are provided in a detachable unit 2 which also includes an adjustably-mounted roller 211 which adjusts the gap through which the cards are delivered. An adjustment knob 21 is provided. The unit 15 is removed from the dispenser for replacement or repair, a cover plate 15 fitting over it in use. The dispenser also has adjustment means 13 in the chamber 10 to adapt it for different sixes of card and a sensor 12 to detect the presence of cards. The dispenser may be in an automatic vending machine.
Patent GB-2428055-A (GB)
Title: Casing centraliser set by relative circumferential movement of two parts
Inventor: THORNTON THOMAS JOHN OLIVER
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: A casing centraliser has two parts which slide circumferentially relative to each other such that one part causes the other to radially extend. One part may have a finger or tongue (45, figure 3a) extending over an aperture; the other part can be T-shaped or I-shaped and is positioned through the aperture. The T-shaped or I-shaped part can be attached 55 to a distal end of the finger or tongue such that as the two parts move relative to each other the finger folds to extend outward. Alternatively the extension of the finger can be caused by sliding up a wedge or ramp 160, or from the compression of a bush 265. Typically the relative circumferential movement is due to expansion of the centraliser which may be positioned on expandable casing or production tubing. The centraliser can be constructed from steel or polymeric material or a combination of these; the bush can be an elastomer such as a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).
Patent GB-2432391-A (GB)
Title: Sliding panel and frame assembly
Inventor: KELLER ADAM J
IPC: E06B3/72
Filed: 2006-11-16
Abstract: Various sliding panel and frame assemblies are disclosed including a panel and frame assembly comprising elongate frame members 120, 132 having channels in the inner and outer edges of the frame in which the channel in the outer edge has a depth that varies along its length, either gradually or stepped; a panel and frame assembly comprising elongate frame members having a channel with at least one rib located inside the channel; a panel and frame assembly comprising elongate frame members joined together by a corner piece.
Patent GB-2443180-A (GB)
Title: Forearm lifting straps with multiple lifting loops
Inventor: LOPREIATO MARK A
IPC: A45F3/14
Filed: 2006-11-30
Abstract: Load carrying apparatus, comprising first and second elongated swaps having end portions (2, 3 fig 2) with multiple loops 100, 100a at each end portion, located in planes defined by the end portions and spaced along the length of the strap, to define multiple openings, located in said planes, each strap having a mid-portion (4, 5 figs 1 and 2) located between the strap end portions to extend under a load to be carried such as an item of furniture (13 fig 3), whereby the user can select which of the loops is to be extended over his forearm, for lifting the load by lifting force exertion to lift said strap mid-portions, there being at least four openings 100, 100a at the end portion or portions of at least one strap. At least the fourth loop 100a maybe formed by webbing (200a fig 12) overlaid with fabric cushion (202 fig 12) and may have a vinyl backer layer (220 fig 12) between the webbing and cushion.
Patent GB-2449058-A (GB)
Title: Composite blade having a plurality of layers of braided material
Inventor: BATEUP LEE
IPC: F01D5/28
Filed: 2007-01-20
Abstract: A composite blade assembly comprises a composite blade 2 and a root member 1, one end of the blade extending along the root member and being secured therewith, the blade including a plurality of layers 20 of braided material, the thickness of the blade material in the region of the root member being thickened 21 by altering the braid angle of the braid material. The root member may have a flared region 12 towards its outer end, and the thickened region 21 of the blade may have a cooperating profile to resist separation. Preferably the angle the braid is woven alters from approximately 45 degrees along the radially outer part of the blade to 70 degrees near the root. An outer metal sleeve may be provided around the root member and the thickened region of the blade. Ideally, the braiding angle varies in accordance with the outer surface of the root member. The blade may be used in propellers, helicopters, or turbomachines.
Patent GB-2448175-A (GB)
Title: Organic semiconductor devices with oxidized electrodes
Inventor: HOTTA SADAYOSHI
IPC: H01L27/32
Filed: 2007-04-04
Abstract: Organic electronic devices having oxidized electrodes are disclosed. A method of making a top-gate organic thin film transistor (OTFT), comprises forming source and drain contacts 2, 4 on a substrate 1; oxidising portions of the source and drain contacts 2, 4; depositing an organic semiconductor layer 8 to form a bridge between the oxidised portions 2', 4' of the source and drain contacts 2, 4; depositing a gate insulating layer 10 over the organic semiconductor layer 8; and forming a gate electrode 12 over the gate insulating layer 10. The source and drain 2, 4 can be oxidized by different amounts by oxygen plasma treatment. An organic light emitting device (OLED) comprises an anode 52 having an oxidized portion, a cathode 54 and an electroluminescent layer 53 between the anode 52 and the cathode 54. A display device comprising the OTFT and OLED is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2434852-A (GB)
Title: Piston assembly
Inventor: KABIR OMAR M
IPC: F16J1/12
Filed: 2005-11-21
Abstract: Apparatus and methods for assembling a piston assembly that comprises a piston comprising a head end flange and a crank end flange and a rod having a head end shoulder and a crank end shoulder. The head end shoulder of the rod contacts the head end flange of the piston and the crank end shoulder of the rod contacts the crank end flange of the piston. A nut engages the rod such that the head end flange of the piston is disposed between the nut and the head end shoulder of said rod. A collar engages the piston such that the crank end shoulder of the rod is disposed between the collar and the crank end flange of the piston.
Patent GB-2438954-A (GB)
Title: Multi-functional relay module for use with hazardous condition detectors
Inventor: CARTWRIGHT KIRBY W
IPC: G08B25/04
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: A multi-function relay module 28 for use with a series of hazardous condition detectors, such as smoke or carbon monoxide detectors, that are interconnected by an interconnect line 26. The relay module 28 may be positioned between the interconnected hazardous condition detectors 12, 14, 16 and one or more auxiliary devices 46 such that the relay module can selectively activate each of the auxiliary devices. The relay module 28 receives the interconnect signal and determines whether the interconnect signal is indicating a first sensed condition or a second sensed condition. A selection signal having multiple states is received by the control unit (48). The control unit (48) is programmed to respond to the type of sensed condition indicated by the interconnect signal based upon the state of the selection signal. Thus, the relay module 28 can selectively respond to the first sensed condition, the second sensed condition or either of the first or second sensed conditions.
Patent GB-2449858-A (GB)
Title: Improved cyclic delay diversity
Inventor: HAFFENDEN OLIVER
IPC: H04B7/06
Filed: 2007-06-04
Abstract: A transmission system is disclosed that address flat fading problems found particularly in single frequency networks (SFNs). A spread of cyclic delays are applied to the signal at the second or further transmitter antennas to produce a number of cyclically delayed versions of the time-domain signal, such that portions of the signal are delayed by different amounts. As a result, the time synchronisation algorithms at the receiver are persuaded to respond to the centre of the delay spread, giving good Inter Symbol Interference performance. The apparent spread can be achieved by having the apparent delay vary as a function of frequency across the signal spectrum.
Patent GB-2443092-A (GB)
Title: Clip for door or window frame
Inventor: SCHNEPF KURT
IPC: E06B1/04
Filed: 2007-10-19
Abstract: A clip or connector 10 is provided for assembling part of a door or window frame, having first and second sheet material frame members 1, 2 to be retained in abutting relationship. Each frame member has a concave channel formation 5 along its length. The clip 10 has a head 20 and a body 40 with a neck 30 therebetween. The head engages with the channel formation of the first frame member and to the body engages with the channel of the second frame member, both preferably via a frictional fit, holding the frame members in an abutting relationship. The clip further includes a clamping portion 36 operative to clamp a portion 5c of the channel formation 5 of the first frame member 1 and thereby locate the clip 10 so that the body 40 is positioned to engage within the channel formation 5 of the second frame member 2 and locate and hold the second frame member in its required relative position. The body and head of the clip may have projections that break off when the clip is slid into position. Also disclosed is a method of assembling door or window frame members.
Patent GB-2441709-A (GB)
Title: Hemming method and hemming device
Inventor: KINOUCHI YOSHIYUKI
IPC: B21D19/04
Filed: 2006-06-21
Abstract: A hemming method, wherein a moving mold (18) having a first groove (52) and a second groove (54) is moved by a robot (22) along a direction for performing hemming, and positioned on a production line (14) relative to the wheel arch part (16) of a vehicle (12). The moving mold (18) is mounted on the vehicle (12) by a clamp mechanism (58) and fixedly positioned on the vehicle. A guide roller (32) is rolled in the first groove (52) while being engaged with the first groove, and a flange (17) is tilted by the cone of the tapered roller (38) of a hemming roller (30) moving in conjunction with the guide roller (32). Next, the guide roller (32) is rolled in the second groove (54) while being engaged with the second groove, and the flange (17) is bent by the cylindrical surface of the cylindrical roller (40) of the hemming roller (30). Then, after the hemming is completed, the moving mold (18) is separated from the vehicle (12).
Patent GB-2449752-A (GB)
Title: Electro-optical sensors
Inventor: LINDSAY NORMAN MATHESON
IPC: G01V8/14
Filed: 2008-05-23
Abstract: An electro-optical sensor for use with a retro-reflective target 10 has light-emitting and -sensing assemblies mounted on opposite sides of a thin substrate 1 that acts as a light-screen between them. The light-emitting assembly involves a LED 4 and collimating and parallel lenses 2,4 for fan-shape light-beam projection, and the sensing assembly involves a collecting lens 5, an aperture plate 6 and a photodiode array 7 with optional field-curvature correcting lens 8. The lens 5 is located abutting the substrate 1 within the aperture of plate 6, so that the entrance pupil of the light-collection optics and the exit pupil of the light-projection optics when viewed from the target 10 abut opposite, parallel straight-edges of the substrate 1. The photodiode array 7 may be a linear pixel array parallel to the substrate-surface, or may be replaced by a single, large-area photodiode with aperture-limitation of its field of view to a narrow fan-shape parallel to the substrate-surface. A plurality of light-emitters 77 with individual optics 78,80 for projecting a plurality of merging beams may be used with photo-detectors 71 that have individual light-collection optics 72,73 with merged fields of view. The sensor is applicable to sensing golf club-head 100 movement, and vehicle number-plate 116 and speed sensing.
Patent GB-2455871-A (GB)
Title: Microwave motion sensor implemented using a random pulse generator
Inventor: WU XIAODONG
IPC: G01S7/28
Filed: 2008-12-17
Abstract: A microwave motion sensor 12 is disclosed for determining the presence of a moving object in a protected area. The sensor 12 comprises an oscillator 22 configured to generate a plurality of microwave signals, a random pulse generator 24 configured to set a random pulse period for each transmitted microwave signal, an antenna 32 configured to transmit the microwave signals and to receive reflected signals, and a signal processor 26 coupled to the antenna through other circuitry, said signal processor is configured to process the reflected signals to determine a presence of a moving object in the protected area. Such sensors (12,14, Fig.1) are particularly suited for use in close proximity with substantially reduced interference. By using a random pulse period for each transmitted signal, the issue of overlapping pulse widths is minimised, even when the transmitting microwave frequency is the same.
Patent GB-2455033-A (GB)
Title: Efficient deployment of mobile test units to gather location-dependent radio-frequency data
Inventor: DRESSLER ROBERT MORRIS
IPC: H04W16/18
Filed: 2007-08-31
Abstract: A technique for designing and testing drive-test plan for gathering location- dependent RF data is disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments of the present invention, one candidate drive-test plan is chosen for implementation over a second based on an economic cost-benefit analysis of both plans. This is in marked contrast to, for example, a selection of drive-test plans, or the design of a drive-test plan, based on a calibration-cost analysis, in which the data estimated to be the most effective to calibrate a radio-frequency tool is sought for a given cost or the least cost. Although a data-estimated-to-be-most-effective-to-calibrate-a-radio-frequency-tool vs. cost analysis is a species of cost-benefit analyses in general, it is not an economic cost-benefit analysis because a data-estimated-to-be-most-effective-to-calibrate-a-radio-frequency- tool vs. cost analysis has deficiencies that an economic cost-benefit analysis does not.
Patent GB-2458038-A (GB)
Title: Foam for mitigation of flow assurance issues in oil and gas systems
Inventor: KOUBA GENE E
IPC: B08B3/00
Filed: 2007-10-25
Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to methods and systems for mitigating flow assurance issues that arise in the pipe transport of hydrocarbon fluids, particularly wherein such hydrocarbon fluids are gas-dominated. Generally, such methods and systems rely on the formation and subsequent transport of a foam through an associated transport pipe.
Patent GB-2460335-A (GB)
Title: Table
Inventor: WILSHER MARK
IPC: A47B13/02
Filed: 2009-05-27
Abstract: A pedestal table having a supporting pedestal/stem (2) adapted at one end thereof to mount table top (3) and at its other end to receive rod like members (2A) that serve to anchor the pedestal/stem (2) to the ground when set in an upright position.
Patent GB-2461801-A (GB)
Title: Integrated actuator for a propeller system
Inventor: CARVALHO PAUL A
IPC: B64C11/38
Filed: 2009-07-10
Abstract: A propeller system includes a propeller hub 26 which supports a multiple of propeller blades 30. A tailshaft 26B extends from a propeller hub portion of the propeller hub along an axis of rotation with a propeller pitch change yoke 46 mounted within the propeller hub for movement along an axis of rotation to change a pitch of the multiple of propeller blades via pitch change linkage 44. This system does away with the necessity for the usual separate piston/cylinder actuator.
Patent GB-2460965-A (GB)
Title: Fibrillar albumin protein for use in medicine
Inventor: LIANG SHU-MEI
IPC: A61K38/38
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: An isolated fibrillar albumin for use in medicine is disclosed. The albumin may be used in the treatment of cancer, particularly kidney, breast, lung or ovarian cancer, and induces cell death by modulating an Akt signalling pathwat. Alternatively the fibrillar albumin may be used as an adjuvant.
Patent GB-2472841-A (GB)
Title: Multimedia rucksack
Inventor: ELAKAMA MANSUR
IPC: A45C15/00
Filed: 2009-08-21
Abstract: A multimedia rucksack comprises a backpack and a media device. The media device comprises a casing 101 having display screen, loudspeakers and an SD card reader. The display screen may function as a digital photograph frame or may be used to shows audio and video files. The media device may also comprise an earphone socket and buttons for user control over the media and viewing options. The rucksack has a recess 121 and a mounting mechanism shared with the device for mounting the device on the recess of the rucksack, the mounting mechanism allowing the media device to be locked in place within the recess. A recharging unit may be provided to recharge the electric power supply of the media device.
Patent GB-2474027-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for heating preforms
Inventor: CLARKE PETER REGINALD
IPC: B29C49/64
Filed: 2009-09-30
Abstract: An apparatus for reheating and conditioning an elongate preform for forming a blow moulded container such as a bottle, comprises a heater 20, 22 and a receiver 4 with a cylindrical elongate surface 6, (102, figure 3) which engages with a surface of an elongate preform to transfer heat to the preform by conduction. The cylindrical surface 6 may comprise the inner surface of a cylindrical cavity one end of which is in the form of a concave hemispherical surface 15 which may have a vacuum duct 30 opening. Vacuum may be applied to hold outer surfaces of the preform in contact with the receiver. At least two spaced heaters may be provided which allows for a temperature profile to be established along the length of the receiver and so the preform. Alternatively the cylindrical surface (102) may comprise the outer surface of a pin (100) which is internally heated by a fluid such as oil flowing through duct (118), preferably a baffled bore, in the pin. A thermal insulator (108) may be provided in part of the pin around the duct to prevent heating of the neck finish of the preform.
Patent GB-2475054-A (GB)
Title: Touch sensing circuits with a voltage dependent capacitor
Inventor: BROWN CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2009-11-03
Abstract: A liquid crystal device is provided, for example in the form of a combined display and sensor forming a touch screen. The device comprises an array, for example of active matrix type, of sensor circuits. Each sensor circuit comprises a liquid crystal sensing capacitor (CV) connected to a transistor M1 arranged as a source-follower. A sensor selecting capacitor (C1) in the form of a voltage dependent capacitor (variable capacitor) is connected between the transistor (M1) and a row select line (RWS). The capacitance of the voltage dependant capacitor (C1) is dependent on the voltage across it and has a larger value for a small voltage and a smaller value for a large voltage. The voltage dependent capacitor may be formed using a thin film transistor or a MOSFET on which the source and drain are connected together.